"blowen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blowens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} blowen (plural blowens)
  1. (obsolete, vulgar) A prostitute; a courtesan. Tags: obsolete, vulgar Categories (topical): Prostitution Synonyms: blowess
    Sense id: en-blowen-en-noun-1fCupAYp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 28 4 2 2 13 6 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 2 18 6 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 25 3 1 1 17 5 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 2 2 24 8

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